I got a new petticoat from teresashine on ebay as the cream one I wanted wasn't available at Lady V - not tonnes of layers but certainly created the right effect - it was 26" and I thought it was just the right length.

I knit a "shrug" to go with mine which was basically a wide lacy scarf stitched at both ends to create sleeves.

just wanted to say thanks for the recommendations. I'm sat here wearing my new LadyV day dress that cost a mere £22 in the sale. I was expecting people to be swooning in the street at me today it's so great! (they didn't weirdly)